For the first class, bring only one large canvas (either 24” x 36” or 24” x 48”) and one 11” x 14” canvas.
You can purchase either one of these sizes of canvas: 24” x 36” or 24” x 48”
Pack of 11” x 14” canvases
Keep in mind, you may need more canvases depending on how you work, but I recommend purchasing at least two of the larger canvases, along with the pack of 11” x 14” canvases.
I highly recommend using Golden acrylic paints (high flow, fluids or heavy body or a combination). This brand has a high pigment load, and I strongly recommend that you purchase a lot of white. The color choice is yours, but I would begin with just a few options (I recommend that you purchase some Golden heavy body and some Golden fluid paints, so you can see the difference between the two). After the first class, you may decide on other colors you would like to purchase. You may also use other brands of your choice but I recommend Golden, or Amsterdam. You can also try Holbein, Daler & Rowney, Winsor & Newton, Grumbacher, and many more (this is not an extensive list, just suggestions).
Paint brushes
Palette knives
Plastic containers for water
Palmolive soap
Paper towels or cloth for wiping and cleaning brushes & materials
Mixed Media materials: magazines, books, greeting cards, newspaper, cardboard, cloth, tissue paper, notebook paper, or plastic strips (just bring a few options for the first class).
You may also want to use sponges, or other materials you want to experiment with for creating texture.
You can purchase supplies at: Michaels, Jerry’s Artarama (online), Dick Blick (online), Jackson’s (online), Holbein Artist Materials (online), and many other retailers.
Any questions? Please contact me directly: otis.christine@gmail.com